August 9, 2009 (Part 1); Team Pilipinas succumbs to Korea

The South Korean national team got our number as they defeated our Powerade-Team Pilipinas last night, 69-56, as they stay undefeated at the FIBA-Asia Championships in Tianjin, China.

Our team tried to stay close up until the midpoint of the 4th period, but the outside shooting of the Koreans were the difference, as they stroked it from rainbow country several times, preventing any Philippine run to happen.

Cyrus Baguio had a game-high 16 points despite the loss, along with 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. Mick Pennisi finished the game with 9 points, while team captain Asi Taulava made 7 points and 7 rebounds.

Yang Hee-Jong led the Koreans with 14 points, while Kim Min-soo and Oh Sekeun both had 11 points.

In the process, the Koreans are still undefeated after 3 games, while the Philippines finished with a 2-1 record in the group classification.

The top 3 teams from the 4 groups will move on to the crossover classification round, wherein the top 3 teams of Group A (Korea, Philippines and Japan) will face the top 3 team from Group B (Iran, Chinese Taipei and Kuwait). They will all be forming Group E.

On the other hand, the top 3 teams from Group C (China, Qatar and Kazakhstan) will face the top 3 teams from Group D (Jordan, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates). They will all be forming Group F.

Our next opponent will be Chinese Taipei tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 PM. It will be shown LIVE on C/S9 and BTV. Let's pray and support our team, the Powerade-Team Pilipinas towards our goal to reach the FIBA World Championships next year in Istanbul, Turkey. And of course, the ultimate goal, to be part of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.

Powerade-Team Pilipinas 56 (2-1)
South Korea 69 (3-0)
PHI: Cyrus Baguio- 16 pts, 4 rebs, 2 stls, 1 blk.
KOR: Yang Hee-jong- 14 pts, 7 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl.

And now, for the college hoops action from the UAAP!

Here are the results from yesterday's action!

August 8, 2009
Araneta Coliseum
Quezon City

1st Game
AdU 70 (1-6)
NU 76 (2-5)
AdU: Leo Canuday- 16 pts, 2 rebs, 2 assts, 1 stl.
NU: Melvin Baloran- 13 pts, 10 rebs, 1 asst, 1 stl.

2nd Game
UST 95 (4-3)
UP 85 (1-6)
UST: Dylan Ababou- 23 pts, 7 rebs, 2 assts, 1 stl.
UP: Woody Co- 23 pts, 4 rebs, 2 assts, 1 stl.

Later on today, the FEU Tamaraws will face the UE Red Warriors at 12:00 noon. And for the main game, the moment they've all been waiting for, the rivalry of all rivalries in college basketball, it's the Ateneo Blue Eagles going up against the De La Salle Green Archers at 4:00 PM.

ADMU and DLSU players will support a yellow jersey as a tribute to Former Pres. Corazon Aquino, who peacefully passed away last Saturday.

So there you have it! You guys have just been fed!

God bless you guys! Stay safe! Peace out! The Wizard was here... :)

Comments, questions and suggestions are highly appreciated! :)